2020-08-31-accounts

St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Charity Number 900344

Accounts for the Year ended 31 August 2020

St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2020

Trustees Report

The following trustees held office during the year ended 31 August 2020:

Chair Mrs J Pegg (until December 19) Miss L Hand (from December 19) Secretary Mrs K Brownie (until December 19) Mrs D Gordon-Walker (from Dec 19) Treasurer Miss L Hand (until December 19) Mrs Z Lakovic (from December 19)

On the 14th October 2019 the committee resigned and the above trustees were appointed as well as four further committe members.

All three trustees have a vested interest in the pre-school as they have children attending during this financial year.

Governance and Management

The charity is an association consisting of three trustees and four further parent lead full committee members with roles encompassing marketing & fundraising. Safeguarding is to be overseen by Pre-school manager Mrs Claire Guile and Deputy manager Miss Lucy Davis with committee support.

Objectives of the charity

At St. Nicholas Pre-School we aim to provide a happy, fun and secure learning experience for our children where their individuality are respected and valued. We will promote all areas of their development through the Early Learning Goals helping them to become more independent in preparation for their transition to primary school. We do this by providing play facilities appropriate to age and development so that Social linguistic, Physical, Creative, Intellectual, and Emotional development may be explored and enhanced. Parents and carers are vital to the setting to achieve these goals and they are always very welcome to stay and help. Parents are encouraged to join their child at St. Nicholas at least once a term to share their experiences.

Provision

Provision is made for up to 26 pupils per session over 10 sessions per week (Monday to Friday) as follows:

Morning session (9am - 12 noon) Afternoon session (12pm - 3pm)

Chairman's review of performance

During an unprecidented year under the shadow of COVID-19 I am proud to say we are still in an incredibly strong position. The pre-school continues to be in high demand, with waiting lists for Autumn term. Our staff are all now qualified with both our Manager and member of staff having passed Early Years Teacher Status qualification. Despite restrictions on fundraising we have recieved generous donations allowing further improvments to resources indoors and out. The pre-school interior was also treated to a fresh lick of paint which has improved the space no end.

Summary of financial results and charitable activity

The Trustees and Committee have invested much time and commitment to improve the environment, reputation and performance of the setting by marketing, raising standards and implementing policies and procedures up to date with current legislation and increasing the head count of children. The Trustees and Committee have supported the staff and preschool in implementing Covid safe practices, managing the financial difficulties that accompanied lockdown and re-opening.

Post balance sheet events

Ofsted reviewed the setting in January 2017. The outcome is a 'Good' in all areas with a very positive overall report. The pre-school continues to strive to become 'Outstanding' in all areas. Due to COVID inspections are currently suspending we don't anticipate an

Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have laid the financial statements and trustees report before the members of the committee attending a meeting held on 19 October 2020 and that the financial statements and trustees report were duly approved at the meeting. Due Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

19.10.2020 …………………………………………………. ……………………….. Miss Lucy Hand Date Chair

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St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2020 Income & Expenditure Account

Income Direct Pre School Costs Other Direct Costs Gross Profit Other Income Expenditure Employee Costs Premises Costs Repairs/Maintenance General Administrative Expenses Advertising, Promotion & Entertainment Payroll Bookkeeping Other Expenses Surplus / (Deficit)	2020 £ 139,921 6,416 27 133,478 0 103,839 6,985 4,122 2,583 - 2,055 39 119,623 13,856	2019 £ 139,802 6,375 4,117
		129,310
		0 94,009 9,313 28,065 5,220 95 1,575 70
		138,347
		(9,038)

St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2020

Balance Sheet

Current Assets Current Account Savings account Petty cash Fees & equipment debtors Other debtors Prepayments Current Liabilities Trade creditors PAYE Other creditors Accruals & deferred income Net Current Assets Net Assets Capital Account Balance at start of period Net (Deficit)/Surplus	2020 £ 5,536 103,210 - 590 - 500 630 109,286 337 604 1,006 30,822 32,769 76,517 76,517 62,661 13,856 76,517	2019 £ 3,416 83,210 - 18 - 750 4,320
		91,678
		67 1,656 727 26,567
		29,017
		62,661
		62,661
		71,699 (9,038)
		62,661